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277: The Road to Stormfall City
Liu Kang turned to look at her, but she immediately became interested in the flying beast's wings.Lin Xue paid her no attention. She stepped onto the beast's back, followed by Liu Kang and the others.Once everyone had settled into place, the beast slowly raised its head. Its wings spread wide, casting a broad shadow over the landing ground.With a powerful beat of its wings, it lifted from the mountain.The disciples remaining on Divine Lightning Peak watched as the beast climbed into the sky before turning toward Stormfall City.Some raised their hands to cheer.Others simply stood in silence, their eyes following the figure of their Peak Master until the distance swallowed him from view.****The wind rushed past them as the flying beast crossed the mountain range.Below, forests, rivers, and winding roads stretched across the land. Small towns appeared between the hills, their buildings looking no larger than scattered stones from such a height.Liu Kang sat near the edge of the
276: Departure
Liu Kang smiled."Because worrying about tomorrow won't make me stronger today."Su Lingxi opened her mouth to respond, but she eventually closed it.She had to admit that he had a point.After a moment, her expression softened."Well, whatever happens tomorrow, don't forget that this is Divine Lightning Peak. We are all waiting to see what you can accomplish."Liu Kang looked at her before glancing toward the buildings and training grounds beyond the courtyard.The peak had undergone considerable changes over the past month. Its structures were being repaired, its resources were being distributed more efficiently, and new disciples had begun arriving because of its growing reputation.Yet there was still much work to be done.He had no intention of allowing one battle to distract him from the responsibilities he had already taken upon himself."I won't forget," he replied.Su Lingxi nodded before turning to leave.Then she suddenly stopped."Oh, and one more thing."Liu Kang looked a
275: The Eve of the Decisive Battle
Their previous encounter inside the Sovereign Abode had been far more troublesome than Chu Wushuang had anticipated.At the time, Liu Kang's cultivation had been far below his own. Nevertheless, the young man had managed to exchange blows with him and even force him to suffer injuries.Chu Wushuang still remembered the strange resonance that had appeared when Liu Kang combined his lightning power with his Sword Intent.It had not been ordinary Lightning Qi.Nor had it been a simple sword technique.The combination had possessed a peculiar quality that made his instincts warn him against underestimating it.And then there was the Fifth Strike of the Five Heavenly Strikes.That attack had forced him to respond seriously.Chu Wushuang's fingers slowly tightened.He had spent the past week reviewing their previous encounter and considering how Liu Kang might approach the battle. He had no intention of allowing the same situation to repeat itself.He had already seen what happened when he
274: Anticipation
She regarded him in silence.The wind moved through the courtyard, stirring the leaves above them."Less than you think."Liu Kang did not believe her.However, he could tell from her expression that she would not reveal anything more.After a brief pause, she continued."There is one final thing you need to know about Chu Wushuang."Liu Kang straightened."What is it?""Do not assume that because he was injured during your previous encounter, he will approach the next battle the same way."Lin Xue's crimson eyes became unusually serious."He has had time to study your techniques. He knows about your Lightning Sword Resonance, your Heaven-Rank sword skill, and your willingness to fight someone whose cultivation is far above your own."She took a step toward the entrance."Next time, he will be prepared."Liu Kang watched her carefully."Then I will have to be prepared as well.""That is why you have one week."Lin Xue stopped at the entrance and glanced over her shoulder."Spend it im
273: One week left
"He might."Lin Xue's answer was calm."Or he might decide that you are dangerous enough to eliminate immediately. You should prepare for both possibilities instead of building your entire plan around one."Liu Kang nodded slowly.That was reasonable.He had been treating the battle as a contest of strength, but strength alone would not determine whether he survived Chu Wushuang's attacks."What else?"Lin Xue looked directly into his eyes."Your understanding of his Imperial Dragon Seal is incomplete."Liu Kang's expression changed."Have you seen him use it before?""I have seen enough."She paused, as though deciding how much she was willing to reveal."The Imperial Dragon Seal is not simply a technique that gathers World Qi and releases it with greater force. Its greatest advantage lies in how it concentrates and reinforces his power. When he uses it properly, the force behind his attacks becomes far more difficult to disperse."Liu Kang remembered the terrifying collision inside
272: The Special Visitor
One week remained before Liu Kang's battle with Chu Wushuang.The news had already spread throughout the Azure Cloud Sect, and even disciples who rarely left their residences were discussing the upcoming fight. Some believed Liu Kang was being reckless by challenging someone whose cultivation was far above his own. Others remembered what he had accomplished during the Soaring Dragon Assembly and wondered whether he might surprise everyone again.However, the person at the center of these discussions was paying little attention to them.Inside his courtyard, Liu Kang stood beneath the afternoon sunlight with his right hand extended before him.Dark-violet lightning flickered around his fingers, occasionally accompanied by thin strands of translucent white electricity. A faint sword aura hovered around his hand, sharp enough to make the surrounding air tremble.He slowly moved his fingers.The lightning followed, forming a thin blade that extended several inches beyond his fingertips.F
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